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Haha, I wish. Though I did enjoy your narration of it; gave me a chuckle. Jews never give out money to the goyim without some sort of return and they would never let a figurehead order them around.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but the stimulus checks (aka Trump bucks) were part of the CARES Act that Congress approved. It didn't cost the federal government a dime because the federal government doesn't produce anything or actually make any money, only takes from the people and racks up debt, as I'm sure we're both painfully familiar with. You're correct in that CARES didn't result in physical money printed or an increase in the overall money supply, but it did create "digital money" that was disbursed by the Treasury/IRS and was essentially borrowing against future funds (taxes), bonds/securities, etc. and greatly increased the national deficit.

Here's what chat GPT gives me when asking for a synopsis (I don't 100% trust what it says, for obvious reasons). If you have a good/better place to read more on this, I'll be happy to check it out.


"The CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act) stimulus checks were funded through government borrowing. Specifically, the U.S. government issued new debt to finance the $2.2 trillion package, which included direct stimulus payments, unemployment benefits, small business loans, and other relief measures.

Here’s a breakdown of how the stimulus checks were funded and the broader financial mechanics:

1. Borrowing from the Financial Markets:
The primary way the U.S. government funded the CARES Act — including the stimulus checks — was through borrowing. The federal government does not have the funds sitting in a savings account for emergencies like these. Instead, it borrows money by issuing Treasury bonds, notes, and bills.

When the government borrows money, it sells these securities to investors, both domestic and foreign. Investors lend the government money in exchange for a promise to pay it back with interest at a later date.
The interest rate on these government securities is relatively low because the U.S. is seen as a low-risk borrower. So, during times of economic crisis, the government can borrow at a favorable rate.
2. Increased Government Debt:
The CARES Act, with its $2.2 trillion price tag, significantly increased the national debt. To pay for the various stimulus measures — including direct payments to individuals, enhanced unemployment benefits, and small business assistance — the government had to issue a large amount of new debt.
This borrowing added to the federal deficit, which is the difference between what the government spends and what it collects in revenue (taxes, etc.). The debt issued as part of the CARES Act was essentially a temporary increase in the deficit, intended to support the economy during the crisis.
3. Monetary Policy and the Federal Reserve’s Role:
The Federal Reserve also played a key role in supporting the funding of the CARES Act. While the Fed didn’t directly fund the stimulus checks, it did help the government finance the massive borrowing by keeping interest rates low and engaging in quantitative easing.
Quantitative easing (QE) involves the Fed purchasing government bonds and other securities on the open market, which increases the money supply and helps keep borrowing costs low for the U.S. government.
The Fed also created new money in the form of digital reserves to support the financial system during the crisis, but this was separate from the direct funding of stimulus checks. It helped ensure that borrowing remained affordable and that liquidity was available for financial markets and institutions.
4. The Role of Tax Revenue (Long-Term):
In the short term, the government does not immediately have to raise taxes to cover the cost of the stimulus checks. However, in the long term, the U.S. government will need to either reduce spending or increase tax revenue to service the higher debt load that resulted from borrowing to fund the CARES Act and other pandemic-related measures.
While the immediate relief was funded through borrowing, the long-term financing of that debt (interest payments, principal repayment, etc.) will be borne by future taxpayers.
Key Points:
Borrowing from financial markets was the primary way the government funded the stimulus checks and other parts of the CARES Act.
The federal deficit and national debt increased as a result of the stimulus, with the government issuing Treasury securities to finance the relief package.
The Federal Reserve facilitated this process by keeping interest rates low and engaging in monetary policy measures like quantitative easing.
In Summary:
The stimulus checks were not paid for out of existing government savings or funds but were instead financed through new borrowing by the U.S. government. The government issued debt, which was bought by investors, and used those funds to finance the economic relief programs, including direct payments to individuals. While this helped provide immediate relief during the pandemic, it also increased the federal debt, which will need to be managed in the years to come."